Day 30 - Find Freedom with Jesus

How can we focus more on Christ?

Let’s do all the things to focus on Christ and get so close to Jesus that we find our freedom.

Freedom from what the world thinks of us.

Freedom from trying to get recognition or acceptance because Jesus is the only acceptance we need.

Freedom from a wounded heart due to difficult relationships because Jesus heals the wounded heart.

Freedom from sleepless nights of worry because we know Jesus is going to handle it.

Freedom from having to control situations because Jesus is the only true one in control. Let His will be done.

Freedom from perfection. Let’s be real and honest and just do our best.

Let’s drop the weight off those shoulders in 2023. Let’s stop carrying the what-ifs, the striving, and pain. Let’s release it to Jesus and let Him carry all the things.

Day 29 – Start Something New

How can we focus more on Christ?

Let’s start something new or make change this upcoming year. We are days away from a new year. Let’s think of ways to start new habits that bring more Jesus in our daily lives. What can we exchange and replace with something new that brings us closer to God?

Find a Bible study or prayer group to join. Spend time with others who are trying to focus more on Christ.

Find a home church if you don’t have one. Have a place to go each Sunday to worship Christ and learn.

How about a new habit of opening the Bible instead of Netflix?

Let’s go for a walk, turn up the worship music, and praise God when life gets hard. Let’s not numb ourselves with chocolate, wine, or tv.

Can we start the day with stretching and prayer instead of Facebook?

Incorporate some Jesus in our workouts. Find a Revelation Wellness workout in the area or subscribe to their free online RevWell TV.

Let’s seek Him in finding new ways to incorporate more Jesus in our lives. Let’s get going, 2023 is almost here!

Isaiah 43:18-19

18 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. 19 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.

Day 28 – Start a Gratitude Journal

How can we focus more on Christ?

We talked about being thankful on Day 6 of our journey to focus more on Christ. Depending on life’s circumstances, it can sometimes be challenging to focus on the many great things in our life. Maybe we need a little help to keep our focus in check. What about a gratitude journal?

A gratitude journal or just a piece of paper is all you need to write the things you are thankful for each day*. When we force ourselves to put something to paper, it forces us to reflect on life. We can then see the many blessings we have been given on this journey.

It’s so easy to take life for granted. We have so many good things from the air we breathe to the food on the table that we can praise God for! Maybe it’s time to start a new gratitude journal and gratitude journey. It’s a new year, let’s do new things!

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

*If writing everyday seems overwhelming, then write in your gratitude journal once a week or only write a few words each day! There’s no wrong way to start focusing on all the great things in our lives!